Internationale pantservoertuigen APC IFV ontwikkelingen

[Huzaar1]

Gingen ze niet voorde Lynx? Ik dacht dat ze al aardig scherp waren daarmee.

[Harald]

US Army launches design phase for Bradley replacement

The U.S. Army is launching a phase for the concept design of its future Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle, which is intended to replace the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle.

The service held a virtual industry day Dec. 9 for the $4.6 billion and plans to release a request for proposals to move into the design phase by the end of the month, according to a Dec. 9 Army statement issued following the completion of the industry event.

Since the service bungled its original attempt to hold a competition for the OMFV program, the Army has reconfigured the effort into one that lets industry dictate much of what is in the realm of the possible.

The Army's first attempt laid out threshold requirements on a timeline that many in industry did not see as feasible or worth the investment. BAE Systems, which manufactures the Bradley, for instance, decided not to enter. And when only one physical bid sample from General Dynamics Land Systems was turned in by the deadline, the Army went back to the drawing board and came up with a different competitive plan with more flexibility.

Instead of a laundry list of requirements that, when paired together, became unachievable in the timeline, the Army laid out nine characteristics to help shape designs.

The Army plans to request whitepapers and then choose five prime contractor teams to design rough digital prototypes. The service will then award up to three contracts for a detailed design and prototype phase that will include options for low-rate initial production. One vendor will be selected to go into production.

Following the release of a draft request for proposals in July, the Army has taken into account a wealth of industry feedback and incorporated it into its plans for the upcoming phase of competition.

The service plans to spend $4.6 billion from fiscal 2022 through FY26 on OMFV so it is turning to industry input earlier and more than ever.

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https://www.defensenews.com/land/2020/12/09/us-army-launches-design-phase-for-bradley-replacement/#.X9FXTjYHC2s.twitter

[pz]

Griffon APC ontwikkeling APS, testen vanaf 2022.

Denk dat de Jaguar en Serval ook meelopen in deze ontwikkeling.

https://twitter.com/towersight/status/1334803240609832960

https://defense-update.com/20100612_shark_aps.html

[Harald]

Croatia Cleared to Buy 76 Bradley AFVs, 1,700 TOW Missiles in $757M Deal

Croatia – Bradley Fighting Vehicle Refurbishment/Modernization

The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Croatia of refurbishment/modernization and support for seventy-six (76) M2A2 Operation Desert Storm (ODS) Bradley Fighting vehicles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $757 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The Government of Croatia has requested to buy refurbishment/modernization and support for seventy-six (76) M2A2 Operation Desert Storm (ODS) Bradley Fighting vehicles consisting of:

-- eighty-four (84) M240 machine guns;
-- one thousand one hundred three (1,103) TOW 2A Radio Frequency (RF) missiles;
-- sixteen (16 ) TOW 2A Radio Frequency (RF) fly‑to‑buy lot acceptance missiles;
-- one hundred (100) TOW 2B Radio Frequency (RF) missiles;
-- eight (8 ) TOW 2B Radio Frequency (RF) fly-to-buy lot acceptance missiles;
-- five hundred (500) TOW Bunker Buster (BB) Radio Frequency (RF) missiles; and
-- eight (8 ) TOW BB fly-to-buy lot acceptance missiles.

Also included are M257 Smoke Grenade Launchers; ammunition; radios; simulator; special armor; Hunter/Killer technology, which may include an exportable Commander's Independent Viewer (CIV); spare and repair parts; support equipment; upgrade/maintenance of engines and transmissions; refurbishment of TOW launchers; depot level support; communication support equipment; tool and test equipment; training; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support.

The total estimated program cost is $757 million.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by improving the security of a NATO Ally that continues to be an important force for political stability and economic progress in Europe.

This proposed sale of the Bradley vehicle refurbishment/modernization will contribute to Croatia's goal of updating its military capability while further enhancing interoperability with the United States and other allies. Croatia will have no difficulty absorbing these equipment and support into its armed forces.

The proposed sale of this equipment will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

The prime contractors will be BAE Systems, York, Pennsylvania; and Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, Arizona. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.

https://www.defense-aerospace.com/article-view/release/214614/croatia-cleared-to-buy-76-bradley-afvs%2C-1%2C700-tow-missiles-in-%24757m-deal.html

[Umbert]

Ik weet niet of ze een MLRS laten zien in de video of dat het eerder een ATGM platform is, al kan je dat natuurlijk ook omschrijven als een MLRS of Missile Tank Destroyer (MTD).

En ze noemen het ''MGCS'' maar ook ''Titan'', misschien is dit wel de (Franse) benaming voor de nieuwe MBT.

waarom heb ik het gevoel dat we hier een soort landversie van de NH-90 of F35 te zien krijgen, en op het eind een platform dat in theorie alles moet kunnen maar in de praktijk het net niet haalt omdat het teveel moet kunnen?

[Huzaar1]

Ik begrijp dat ze het onderstel willen kunnen gebruiken voor meerdere toepassingen, dit zeg ik zonder het desbetreffende 'filmpje'gekeken te hebben, mijn frans is evengoed als mijn Chinees.
Redelijke eis, als het maar niet ten koste gaat van het hoofdcconcept, een MBT

[pz]

Dit is wat ik heb kunnen herleiden als "modules" vanuit het MGCS programma

MGCS could be the frame to study a European Land PlatForm based on a common architecture and declined in several versions like MBT, IFV, Anti Tank, Reconnaissance, Artillery, Engineer Combat Vehicle.. and some innovative ones like "mother ship" for UGV, Drone Killer or loitering munitions launcher/dispenser. A common base design including common elments would be used to create versions and models for national and export needs.

[Parera]

Volgens het filmpje is Titan het systeem dat onder andere op basis van AI het MGCS verbindt met de andere wapensystemen (land, zee, lucht, cyber) en zo de commandant overzicht verschaft. Kortom, bevordert gecoördineerd en genetwerkt optreden.

Mijn Frans is komt niet verder dan de basis 

[Alkmaar]

Volgens het filmpje is Titan het systeem dat onder andere op basis van AI het MGCS verbindt met de andere wapensystemen (land, zee, lucht, cyber) en zo de commandant overzicht verschaft. Kortom, bevordert gecoördineerd en genetwerkt optreden.

[Parera]

Als we het filmpje moeten geloven gaat het MGCS ook de basis worden voor een IFV en MLRS variant. Het Common Indirect Fire System (CIFS) met Duitsland ook op rups. Frankrijk is een interessante, voor hun doen nieuwe, weg ingeslagen.

Ik weet niet of ze een MLRS laten zien in de video of dat het eerder een ATGM platform is, al kan je dat natuurlijk ook omschrijven als een MLRS of Missile Tank Destroyer (MTD).

En ze noemen het ''MGCS'' maar ook ''Titan'', misschien is dit wel de (Franse) benaming voor de nieuwe MBT.

[Alkmaar]

Als we het filmpje moeten geloven gaat het MGCS ook de basis worden voor een IFV en MLRS variant. Het Common Indirect Fire System (CIFS) met Duitsland ook op rups. Frankrijk is een interessante, voor hun doen nieuwe, weg ingeslagen.

[pz]

Internetsite van het Scorpion programma online, met toekomstige ontwikkelingen.

Conceptueel geeft het een indruk waar de Franse landmacht naartoe gaat.

https://scorpion-future.fr/

[Huzaar1]

kostbaar en potent.

[Sparkplug]

[Harald]

BAE Systems awarded life-extension contract for Swiss CV90 combat vehicles

According to a press release published on November 18, 2020,BAE Systems Hägglunds has received a contract from the Swiss Federal Office for Defense Procurement (armasuisse) for the life-extension of the Swiss Army's CV9030, known as the "Schützenpanzer 2000." The life-extension program of the CV9030 will keep the 186 vehicle fleet in service until 2040 and significantly improve the platform's ability in certain areas.

The improvements are mainly based on previous obsolescence issues in the area of optical, electrical and electronic components. They also include the installation of Active Damping technology which reduces wear and tear, minimizes through-life repair costs, improves speed in terrain and ride comfort. A new improved electronics architecture will support adapting to future technology growth. The vehicles will also be fitted with a 360-degree surveillance system, increasing situational awareness, combat effectiveness, and survivability to enable safer route planning and more rapid targeting.

As part of the contract, BAE Systems Hägglunds, the original manufacturer of the CV90, has already been working closely with Swiss industry to meet the industrial cooperation requirements. The program will involve multiple suppliers based across all regions of Switzerland. Selected companies will produce items such as the next generation of electronic boxes for the CV90s, electrical cables, and mechanical components.

One of these suppliers is RUAG AG, which will provide a new auxiliary power unit in collaboration with BAE Systems. Through its role as the Material Competence Center (Materialkompetenzzentrum), RUAG is fully involved in securing Switzerland's autonomy and operational readiness, increasing defense capabilities, self-sufficiency, and security of supply while preserving high-skilled jobs and in-country capability.

"We are truly proud to be awarded this life-extension contract by armasuisse. We look forward to further deepening the relationship with our Swiss customer and working together with the Army, as well as national and regional industry for many years to come," said Tommy Gustafsson-Rask, managing director of BAE Systems Hägglunds. "Together we are making sure this proven vehicle remains modern and capable through 2040 and beyond."

This new contract is the result of effective cooperation between BAE Systems, armasuisse, and the Swiss Army. BAE Systems and the Swiss defense agencies cooperated on an initial obsolescence study, a prototype contract phase with extensive testing in both Switzerland and Sweden, and adaptations and preparations for serial delivery.

"This successful cooperation leaves us well-positioned to start the production and delivery phase of this life-extension program. We are looking forward to delivering a technologically future-proofed platform together with Swiss industry," said Mattias Strandberg, regional director for BAE Systems Hägglunds.

Switzerland is one of seven European users operating the CV90. The other six are Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Norway, Sweden and the Netherlands. With close to 1,300 vehicles in service in numerous variants, the vehicle is combat-proven and designed to accommodate future growth to meet evolving missions.

The CV90 is a family of tracked armored vehicles that was designed to meet the specific operational requirements of the Swedish Army for a vehicle with improved armor, mobility and firepower for use by the armed forces' mechanized/armored units. It was jointly developed Alvis Hägglunds (previously Hägglunds Vehicle) and the now Bofors Defence under contract to the Swedish Defence Matériel Administration (the FMV). Alvis Hägglunds was acquired by BAE Systems in 2004 and became BAE Systems Land Systems (Weapons & Vehicles), now part of the BAE Systems Land & Armaments operating group.

The hull of the CV90 is of all-welded steel armor construction with the driver seated front left, the power pack to his right, the turret in the center and offset 200 mm to the left, and the troop compartment at the rear of the hull. The standard armor of the CV90 provides all-round protection against 14.5 mm armor-piercing rounds. Armour protection over the frontal arc is classified, but all models from CV9040B and later are said to be protected against 30 mm APFSDS.

Some variants, including the CV9030N, can be fitted with MEXAS, a ceramic appliqué armor that provides protection against 30 mm APFSDS. This armor kit is intended to provide increased protection against Improvised explosive device, explosively formed penetrator and 30 mm caliber armor-piercing rounds.[8] All CV90s are fitted with a Spall liner, which covers the interior spaces and provides protection for the troops inside against shrapnel and anti-personnel artillery munitions.

The CV9030 is an IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicle) version featuring a two-man turret armed with one 30mm automatic cannon. This version of the CV90 is in service with Norway, Finland, and Switzerland. Switzerland purchased a total of 186 CV9030 Mk 2 in 2000 for $424,000,000 as a replacement for their M113. The vehicle is known as IFV 2000 and Grenadier Tank. Swiss Defence Company RUAG Land Systems Ltd assembled the complete turret, integrated the turret and chassis, and ran the full performance qualification.

The Swiss CV90 is fitted with a power-operated two-man turret armed with one 30mm Mk44 automatic cannon and one 7.62mm machine gun. The commander is seated on the left and the gunner on the right, with both crew members having a single-piece hatch cover that opens to the rear. The rear part of the vehicle can accommodate eight infantrymen. The infantry enters and leaves via a large door in the rear of the hull that opens to the right.

The CV90 is powered by Scania DI 14 diesel engine developing 550 hp coupled to Perkins Engines Company X-300-5N fully automatic with torque converter with 4 forward and 2 reverse gears. The vehicle can reach a maximum road speed of 70 km/h with a maximum cruising range of 300 km.


https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_november_2020_global_security_army_industry/bae_systems_awarded_life-extension_contract_for_swiss_cv90_combat_vehicles.html